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Italian captain Sergio Parisse has slammed the cancellation of his country’s match against New Zealand on Saturday. Earlier today World Rugby made the announcement that two of Saturday’s three scheduled matches have been cancelled. The decision officially means that the result is a 0-0 draw and sees Italy eliminated from …

In the final pool fixture for Australia and Georgia the countries will officially begin international competition. The Friday fixture is to be the first ever between the countries but it certainly will not be the last. Australia are a two-time RWC champion while Georgia are a rising force packed with …

Game 33 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Oita. It was the final match of the tournament for Russia and the third for Scotland. In one of the most exciting matches of RWC 2019 thus far the Dragons were 4 tries to 3 winners over the …

Game 32 of Rugby World Cup 2019 took place earlier today in Shizuoka. It was the final match of the tournament for Russia and the third for Scotland. The win for Scotland means they remain alive in the competition. They are to now face Japan on Sunday while Russia return …

Wales completed a 29-17 win earlier today, downing a valiant Fiji. The victory sees the Dragons qualifying for the Quarter Finals where they will compete in an all-European showdown against either England, or France. The twelve point win was intense, a genuine tournament highlight. The hero was winger Josh Adams …

Scotland scored an emphatic 61-0 win over Russia on Wednesday afternoon in their Pool A match at Shizuoka. The nine-try performance sets the stage for a captivating match-up at Yokohama on Sunday against Scotland, though Typhoon Hagibis may yet have a say before then. Two tries and 26 points in …

The Pool D fixture between Fiji and Wales is certain to have some spectacular rugby. Their match at RWC 2015 was excellent while the game at RWC 2007 was even better. Both were close matches with one win going to either team. Following on from their impressive performance against Georgia …

History will be made on Wednesday in Shizuoka, Japan. For the first time ever Russia and Scotland will square-off in a rugby match. The fixture is to be a Pool A game with Scotland needing a win to remain in contention for a place in the Quarter Finals. Russia Head …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019.   UP …

Russia is to bid to host RWC 2027. Interest in having the Rugby World Cup in the world’s largest country  was confirmed by CEO and chairman of the board of the Russian Rugby Union (FRR), Stanislav Druzhinin. It is the second time that Russia is seeking to host a Rugby …